ZIP 50211 · Warren County

Norwalk, IA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 50211, Norwalk, Iowa.

189.0%
Loss ratio
0.91%
Nonrenewal rate
#312 of 580
Iowa rank
76
Policies

The verdict

Norwalk, IA (ZIP 50211) averages $1,594/yr for homeowners insurance, 10% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 53rd percentile nationally.

$1,594
Avg premium (2022)
-10%
vs U.S. average
+12.4%
since 2018
53rd
national percentile

According to U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data. How we calculate the percentile and national comparison: methodology.

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,594/yr
+12.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
189.0%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
18.56%
Avg severity: $16,224
Nonrenewal Rate
0.91%
-15.5% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 50211 (Norwalk, IA)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 50211 (Norwalk, IA) at $1,594 per year for 2022 across approximately 76 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 10% below that mark and lands in the 53rd national percentile. Against Iowa's average of $1,629, ZIP 50211 is 2% below, ranking #312 of 580 tracked ZIPs in Iowa by premium. The closest-priced peer within Iowa is Sanborn (ZIP 51248) at $1,594, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 50211 shows a 189.0% loss ratio, an indication that insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 18.56%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $16,224. Insurers decline to renew 0.91% of policies in ZIP 50211 at expiration, a drop of 15.5% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 12.4% through 2022, ranging $1,418 to $1,594 with a 5-year average of $1,500, an annualized rate of +3.0% per year.

How to read these numbers

The figures on this page come from the U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office, which collects homeowners insurance premium and claims data directly from the largest property insurers in the country. Because the data is aggregated at the ZIP-code level and averaged across many policies, it describes the typical cost in an area rather than a quote for any single home. Two houses on the same street can pay very different premiums depending on their age, construction type, roof condition, prior claims, and the specific coverage limits and deductibles the homeowner selects. The loss ratio shows how much of every premium dollar insurers paid back out as claims; a ratio above one means carriers lost money locally, which often precedes rate increases or carrier exits. Rising nonrenewal and claim frequency reveal how stressed the local market has become. Use these figures to gauge the direction and scale of costs in your area, then request quotes from several licensed carriers before buying or renewing a policy. FIO data aggregates voluntary reporting from the 40 largest homeowners insurers, covering roughly 80% of the U.S. market, so figures represent market averages rather than individual policy quotes; your own premium will vary with dwelling value, deductible, coverage limits, construction type, and insurer-specific underwriting. This page is educational research only and is not insurance advice, homeowners should request quotes from multiple licensed carriers or an independent agent before purchasing or renewing coverage.

How ZIP 50211 Compares

vs National Average
$1,594 vs $1,776
10% below national avg
vs Iowa Average
$1,594 vs $1,629
2% below state avg
National Percentile
53th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 50211, 2018–2022

$1,400$1,450$1,500$1,550$1,600$1,650 20182019202020212022 $1,594
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 50211.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,418 -
2019 $1,437 +1.3%
2020 $1,503 +4.6%
2021 $1,547 +2.9%
2022 $1,594 +3.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,500
Premium Range
$1,418 - $1,594
Annual Change Rate
+3.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 50211

Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.

  • Compare ZIP 50211 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • Iowa's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. Iowa overview
  • Loss ratio above 100% here signals rate pressure, read what that means for renewals. Loss ratio guide

FIO figures are ZIP-level market averages across the largest insurers (~80% of the market), not a quote for any single home. Request quotes from multiple licensed carriers before buying or renewing.

Source: U.S. Department of the Treasury, Federal Insurance Office (FIO) Homeowners Insurance Data (2018-2022). Premiums are ZIP-level averages and may not reflect individual policy costs U.S. Department of the Treasury, Federal Insurance Office (FIO) Homeowners Insurance Data (2018-2022). Premiums are ZIP-level averages and may not reflect individual policy costs

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 50211?
ZIP 50211 (Norwalk, IA) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,594 per year as of 2022 (53rd percentile, #312 of 580 ZIPs in Iowa). Premiums have changed +12.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Norwalk, IA?
Insurers in ZIP 50211 pay out more in claims than they collect, a loss ratio of 189.0%, alongside a claims frequency of 18.56% and a nonrenewal rate of 0.91%.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 50211 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 50211 lands in the 53rd percentile: its $1,594/yr average is 10% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 50211?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 50211 is 0.91%, a drop of 15.5% over the past 5 years in Iowa.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 50211 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 50211 runs $1,418-$1,594 (5-year average $1,500). The annualized change rate is +3.0% per year.
How does ZIP 50211 compare to the Iowa state average?
The Iowa state average is $1,629/yr; ZIP 50211 averages $1,594/yr, 2% below that figure, ranking #312 of 580 tracked ZIPs in Iowa by premium.

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